Popular Movies in Theaters
Gear up for an exciting week of cinematic adventures as fresh popular movies to watch in theaters! With countless options to explore, finding the perfect movie—or one truly worth your ticket—can be tricky. Wondering what’s grabbing everyone’s attention? Box office trends reveal the most buzzworthy titles. According to The Numbers, here are this week’s top 10 must-see movies!
Please note that these statistics were taken from The Weekend Domestic Chart from Friday, January 3, 2025.
#10: The Fire Inside (1.1 million) — popular movies in theaters
The film tells the story of Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields, a determined boxer from Flint, Michigan. Her relentless training led her to become the first woman in U.S. history to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.
#9: Homestead ($2 million) — popular movies in theaters
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As apocalyptic threats close in on The Homestead, residents confront both human nature’s dangers and the violence nearing their borders. The question remains: how long can they last before chaos takes over?
#8: Gladiator II ($2.6 million) — popular movies in theaters
Gladiator II follows Lucius in a high-stakes quest to restore Rome’s honor, battling powerful enemies.
#7: Babygirl ($4.3 million) — popular movies in theaters
A driven CEO jeopardizes her career and family for a secret affair with her young intern. The forbidden relationship pushes boundaries and tests her limits.
#6: A Complete Unknown ($8 million) — popular movies in theaters
In 1961, unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar. He forges relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
#5: Wicked ($9.9 million) — popular movies in theaters
If ever a wonderful Wiz there was, you’ve found him. Audiences young and old can experience the thrill of defying gravity. This Thanksgiving, prepare to enter the world of Oz with Glenda and Elphaba as they begin their journeys towards good and evil. What started out as rivalry and blossomed into friendship, comes to a head when the duo must decide if they are good or evil in the hit Broadway turned major motion picture, Wicked!
#4: Moana 2 ($12.4 million) — popular movies in theaters
Moana and Maui are reunited after three years for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania.
#3: Nosferatu ($13 million) — popular movies in theaters
A gothic tale unfolds as a haunted young woman becomes the obsession of a terrifying vampire. Their dark connection leaves a trail of unimaginable horror in its wake.
#2: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ($21 million) — popular movies in theaters
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to face Shadow, a mysterious and powerful new foe. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
#1: Mufasa: The Lion King ($23 million) — popular movies in theaters
Mufasa is an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. A chance meeting sparks an epic journey for a unique group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. As they face a dangerous and relentless foe, their bonds will be pushed to the limit.
